Senior Internal Auditor

Smithfield Foods • Smithfield, VA

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About The Position

If you are currently employed at Smithfield, please log into Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub. A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We are an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. We’re looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Apply Now! THE VALUE YOU’LL BRING: The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section. The Smithfield Internal Audit team is on the lookout for a driven, detail-oriented professional to join us. As a senior internal auditor, you will support the execution of our annual risk assessment and audit planning processes, participate in financial, operational, & compliance audits, test the Company's internal controls, and respond to management requests. You will work closely with our leadership to help preserve the superior financial standing of our organization. As a Senior Internal Auditor, you will assist in planning and conducting internal audits to evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of various activities and management's internal controls over financial reporting. You will support the execution of a coordinated enterprise-wide risk assessment and audit planning processes. You will also assist in assessing the design and operating effectiveness of the Company’s corporate governance framework throughout the business. Your contributions will include creating audit plans, participating in financial, operational, and compliance audits, and generating reports on audit findings. You will develop recommendations for addressing operational and internal control observations, ensure compliance with GAAP and company policies, and strive to improve operations and reduce costs. Additionally, you will provide audit support for the Company’s external auditors in connection with the Smithfield integrated audit. Join our dynamic team and be a part of our mission to uphold the highest standards in internal audit. This role offers a collaborative and supportive work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to contribute to the success of a global leader in the food industry.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university and 5+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Financial auditing, operational auditing, management consulting, information systems auditing, knowledge of internal control processed, and interpersonal skills are necessary.
• Prior experience testing SOX controls at a Big 10 firm.
• Understanding of GAAP, IFRS and internal auditing standards.
• Computer skills, including Excel, Word, MS Office and SAP.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, to effectively present to peers and management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience in performing multiple projects.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Promote an ethical culture utilizing these 4 cores values: integrity, objectivity, confidentiality and competency.
• Energized by travel 25-30% of the time.
• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

Nice To Haves

• Public accounting strongly preferred, or internal audit experience with an emphasis in manufacturing and/or the food industry, preferred.
• Experience auditing in SAP environment is desired as well as experience with advanced data analysis tools such as Alteryx.
• Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor and/or an MBA, desired.
• Public accounting or internal audit experience with emphasis in manufacturing and/or the food industry, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Risk Assessment and Planning: You will assist in the development of the annual risk assessment and audit planning process to effectively understand the changes and enterprise-wide risks associated with the Company’s strategic, operational, financial, and compliance objectives. You will also assist in the audit planning process and execute audit projects in accordance with department standards, identifying potential risk areas for the area under review.
• Audit Execution and Reporting: You will assist in determining that corrective actions on reported audit findings are timely and achieve the desired results. You will ensure adequate audit techniques are used to measure the effectiveness of the Company’s operations. You will ensure audit workpapers support the work done, results obtained, and conclusions reached. Additionally, you will ensure that audit reports are accurate, objective, clear, concise, and constructive to provide management with value-added internal control and operations improvement opportunities.
• Quality and Improvement: You will foster a quality-oriented environment that stresses continuous improvement and participate in the development and implementation of quality initiatives as required from time to time.
• Communication and Cooperation: You will ensure effective and efficient cooperation with management and the external auditors. You will maintain effective communications with management and other members of the global Smithfield audit team. Additionally, you will provide and maintain a collaborative relationship with the external auditors, ensuring adequate audit coverage, avoiding duplication of work, and making maximum use of each other’s work.

Benefits

• Smithfield is proud to offer robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs to support our team members and their loved ones, and with out-of-pocket costs, on average, 20 percent less than plans offered by other employers.
• Beyond our medical plans, our Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life, at no additional cost. These programs are uniquely tailored to our Smithfield team and provide support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management and more.
• Our company invests in your future. We offer comprehensive training and professional development programs designed to help you reach your full potential.
• Our partnership with GUILD supports your continuing education with tuition assistance covering English language learning and various certificate programs, while our leadership development initiatives nurture high-potential talent.
• For those looking to build specialized skills, we offer apprenticeship programs that combine hands-on experience with focused learning.
• We also offer unique benefits like our Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children.
• Smithfield’s Education Reimbursement Program provides financial reimbursement to team members who want to further their formal education by obtaining a GED/High School Equivalency (HSE) Diploma or by pursuing an academic degree at an accredited college or university that is not a Guild learning partner.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level